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Y36.53

Non-billable

War operations involving thermal radiation effect of nuclear weapon

Y36.53 is the ICD-10-CM code for War operations involving thermal radiation effect of nuclear weapon. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Y36.530 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Parent
Y36.5
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

Includes

  • •War operations involving direct heat from nuclear weapon
  • •War operation involving fireball effects from nuclear weapon

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Y36.53?
Y36.53 is the ICD-10-CM code for "War operations involving thermal radiation effect of nuclear weapon". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is Y36.53 a billable code?
No — Y36.53 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Y36.530) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Y36.53?
Y36.53 has 2 more specific child codes, including Y36.530, Y36.531.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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